Fields

• Field are rented through the city
• Please be respectful of the neighbours, homeowners and surrounding community
• If there are any issues with one of the neighbours, please be courteous and polite, and then report any issues to the Rec League office.
• The city does not allow alcohol on any fields.
• Players are responsible for all property damage

 
Game Times

• Please arrive at the field 15 minutes prior to your scheduled game time. This allows for a warm up and for the game to start and end on time. Games are scheduled back to back so all games must end on time.
• If your game starts late it does not get to run late.
• Games consist of two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time.

 
Rosters and Defaults

• A full roster is 7 players plus a goalie and a minimum of 2 females must be on the field at all times. If the goalie is a female she doesn’t count towards the two that must be on the field.
• A minimum of five players and at least one female must be present in order for the game to take place.
• If a team has less than five players they will default the game 10-0 and lose their default deposit.
• If a team defaults one game then they will be required to pay a default fee by e transfer before their next game. If this is not paid then all games will be updated as a default loss and the team will not be scheduled anymore games.
• If a team misses two games then another default fee will need to be paid in order to have any future games scheduled. A meeting with the league will occur to determine if this league is the right fit for your team. If a second default fee is not paid then the players on the roster will not be allowed to play in any future sports.
• If a team misses more than two games then this is not the right league for your team. You need a drop in league and the players on the roster will not be allowed to play in any future sports.
• If both captains agree, the minimum requirement rule can be waived and the game will count towards the standings. This must be decided upon before the start of the game and teams cannot change their minds once the game has started.

 
Jerseys

• The Rec League does not provide “pinnies” or jerseys for teams
• All players are responsible for bringing a dark and light color shirt. Teams will then decide at the field which team will wear which color.
• If someone does not have a shirt color that matches the rest of the team, the opposing team can ask them not to play. All discussions regarding jerseys should be between the two captains.

 
 
Start of Game

• Captains will decide which team gets the first kick off. The other team will get the kick off in the second half
• Teams will change ends for the second half
• Kicks must be in the forward direction
• A goal cannot be scored on the kick off

 
Equipment

• All teams have been given a net. Each team is responsible for setting up their net prior to the game
• Shin guards are allowed but not mandatory. Shin guards must be under socks
• Players must bring a dark and light color shirt

 
Goalkeeper

• When a player passes the ball to the goalkeeper he cannot use his hands
• If this occurs, an indirect free kick will take place from where this occurred
• Captains should make sure the goal crease is identified. It should be 8 paces out and four paces outside of each goal post

 
 Offside

Offside occurs when:

• A player is nearer to their opponent's goal line than at least two opponents – the goalie and one other player
• The player is nearer to the opponents goal line than the ball and a teammate of the player has the ball and kicks it forward towards the player in the offside position or the ball is shot at the net and it rebounds back out to the player who is in the off side position
• The offside should be called once the kick has released the ball and it is intended for the offside player

A player is not offside when:

• They are in the offside position and the ball is not passed to them
• The player receives the ball from a goal kick, corner kick, or throw in
• The player is in their own half of the field

When a player is offside, the opposing team shall take an indirect free kick from the place where the infraction occurred
 
 
Fouls

• Slide Tackling is not allowed. Slide tackling includes any player including the goalie, leaving the ground in a foot forward motion, attempting to relieve the offensive player from the ball.
• Sliding in all situations is dangerous and is not allowed

 
All free kicks are indirect kicks (Except penalty kicks). Meaning a goal cannot be scored unless touched by another player first
 
Fouls Include

• Kicking or attempting to kick an opponent
• Tripping an opponent (Accidentally or purposely)
• Jumping at an opponent,
• Charging an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner
• Striking or attempts to strike an opponent,
• Spitting on an opponent,
• Holding or pushing an opponent,
• Handling the ball with hands or arms,
• Slide tackling
• Goaltender picking up the ball after it has been passed to him/her

 
All players of the opposing team must be 10 yards away when a free kick is taking place
 
When the free kick is within 10 yards from the goal, the opposing team players can stand on the goal line.

Corner Kicks

• When the ball passes over the goal line (but not a goal) and was last touched by a member of the defending team, a member of the attacking team will take a corner kick.
• The ball is placed within a one yard radius from the corner closest to where the ball went out of play.
• A goal may be scored from such a kick
• The defending team must stand at least 10 yards away from the ball until in play.
• The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player

 
Goal Kick

• When the ball passes over the goal line, but not a goal and was last touched by a member of the attacking team, a member of the defending team will take a goal kick.
• The ball is placed approximately six yards from the goal line on the side of the goal opening which is closest to where the ball went out of play.
• It must be received by someone of the same team outside the penalty area, or someone of the opposite team can intercept it, for it to be in play again.
• A goalkeeper shall not receive the ball into his/her hands from the goal kick.
• The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been touched by another player

 
Penalty Kick

• A penalty kick, which is a direct free kick, will be awarded anytime a foul is committed within a goal crease.
• It will be taken from the penalty mark (twelve yards from the center of the goal and at least 10 yards from the penalty mark).
• The goalkeeper must stand without moving his/her feet, on their own goal line, between the posts, until the ball is kicked.
• The kick must go forward and the kicker cannot touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player.

 
Other Rules
 

• The player starting the play – either by kick or throw in cannot touch the ball again until it has been touch by another player
• Opposing players of the team that is kicking the ball must stay at least 10 yards away from the ball until it is in play
• Substitutes must enter the field after the player comes off the field and must enter at the same position
• All free kicks are indirect except penalty shots. They must touch at least two people before going into the net
• Hand ball is anytime the ball touches any part of your arm from your shoulder to your finger tips. If the directs off your arm to an opponent you don’t need to call it.

Playoffs

All teams play two playoff games. However, only the top four teams play for the league championship. 

• If a playoff game is tied after regulation time then teams will play a five minute sudden death overtime.
• If the game is still tied there will be a shootout.
• 5 players from each team will participate and at least two must be female.
• Whichever teams scores the most goals wins. 
• If the game is still tied, the shootout will continue in a sudden death format. The first team to score and have their opponent miss in the same round wins. Players from the original five cannot participate again until the entire roster has kicked. Sudden death can be either male or female.
   

Officiating

• All Leagues are self officiated.
• Captains are responsible to ensure that games start and end on time.
• Team captains should assign someone to be in charge of keeping time and they should let everyone know when there is five minutes remaining in each half.
• If a game starts late, it does not run late. Games are scheduled back to back, so games must end on time.
• Team and players must make their own calls.
• Teams should not be making calls on the other team, but if necessary please do so in a polite and respectful manner.

Any reckless, aggressive, threatening or unsportsmanlike behaviour will result in being ejected from the game or league. Team captains should report any issues with the opposition.

Captains are responsible for their teammates and their actions. Captains must ensure the rules are followed and that their players understand the rules and sportsmanship expectations of the league


Zero Tolerance Policy

Rec League staff reserve the right to remove players immediately from any facility or league if they are involved with any of the following acts:

• Using racial, ethnic, homophobic, fatphobic, gendered, transphobic, sexist, sexual, disability or other slurs
• Instigating or retaliating in an altercation
• Intentionally pushing, shoving, or making physical contact
• Displaying disrespectful or threatening behavior
• Swearing at another person

If a player is removed for any reason, they must vacate the facility immediately, including the parking lot.

 
Alcohol Consumption

• The league and the city does not allow any open alcohol at any public venue.
• Any player or team found to be under the influence of alcohol, or other controlled substance, will be automatically ejected from the league wihtout refund. 
• Any and all fines will be the responsibility of the teams. Teams will lose every scheduled game and will not be scheduled any other games until all fines are paid.

 

• Because the season is short and field availability is limited, rescheduling games is very difficult. 
• If it is raining prior to your game and fields are open, teams are to show up at the field regardless and wait 20 minutes for the rain to stop if you can’t play through it. If the rain does not stop and it is raining too hard to play, the two captains are to agree and inform the league of the cancellation immediately.
• Both teams are required to arrive at the field on time with the minimum number of players required to avoid a default.
• If conditions are unplayable, including a stoppage due to thunder & lightning, teams are expected to wait 20 minutes for the possibility of the weather to pass, before calling the game off.
•  When deciding to use a field during or after inclement weather:

               - Do not use the field if there is standing water (e.g. puddles) on the field.

• Once teams have waited 20 minutes, If both teams agree to cancel the game, results will be recorded as follows:     

             - If at least half the game was played at the time it was called, the score will stand
             - If less than half the game was played, the game will be re-scheduled.
             - Both captains must inform the league of this at the time of cancellation.

• If one team chooses not to play, but the other team believes the conditions are appropriate for outdoor play, the result will be recorded as follows:

             - The team that does not want to play will receive a default loss in the standings.
             - No default fee will be charged, and no default refund will be awarded.
             - Sportsmanship points will be awarded in full.
             - The league will not issue refunds to teams in place of a re-schedule.

• Weather Closure Icon on our website
• City of Regina weather hotline: (306) 777-7529 then press 3, then press 1

• If you do not contact the other team to let them know you are not going to make it and they show up then it will count as a default to your team. If the fields are open games should take place and will not be made up.

• If you hear thunder (or see lightning), captains should make a decision to pause / delay the game and move off of the playfield to a safe location (vehicles).
• Players need to wait 20-minutes to allow the thunder / lightning a chance to pass before calling the game off.
• If conditions become playable again within 20-minutes, the game should be resumed and played within the original booking time.
• If at least half the game was played, the score will stand. 

• The Rec League will not reschedule games for any other reason than weather.  Should you cancel your game you will lose by default.
• We will make up rained out games but it is the captain’s responsibility to inform the league at time of cancellation.
• All games must be made up prior to the final regular season game. If they are not made up before the final game then the score will not count towards the standings.
• If the final regular season games are rained out then the games can be rescheduled but the playoff schedule will be made without it. 

 
 
Sportsmanship
 
This is a Rec League and we expect all players and teams to have a fun first attitude. To help enforce this style of play we ask all teams to report the sportsmanship rating of the opposing team after every game.
 
 2 – Good, fun spirited team, respected their opposition and made the game enjoyable
 1 – Was not unsportsmanlike, but didn’t go out of their way to make the game enjoyable.
 0 – Was not a fun team to play. They made the game less enjoyable and did not respect the opposition

If a team gets two 0 ratings in one season the league will decide whether the team is fit for this league and may remove them from the schedule.
 

Scores

• Captains are responsible for sending scores and sportsmanship rating within 24 hours of games
• Captains should confirm each other’s scores throughout the game.
• If scores are not reported then they will not count towards the standings
• Not reporting score will have a negative impact on your teams sportsmanship rating and standing in the league.

Scores should be emailed to info@reginarecleague.com


Refunds
Registration fees are fully refundable, minus a $20 processing fee, up to 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the season. After this, the league assumes you have committed and all fees are non-refundable. We require this time frame in order to create teams and to complete scheduling.